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Kansas Legislature Designates First Tuesday in May as Precinct Committee Person Awareness Day

Original title: AN ACT designating the first Tuesday in May as precinct committee person awareness day.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

Kansas designates the first Tuesday in May of each year as Awareness Day to honor grassroots political organizers, without altering any state funding or establishing mandatory requirements.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal honorary observance for local political party officials, with participation left optional for state agencies, local governments, schools, and civic organizations.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

precinct committee persons

Receive an official annual day of recognition established by the state legislature.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill require state agencies or schools to host events?
No, state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and civic organizations are only encouraged to observe the day, not mandated.
What date is Precinct Committee Person Awareness Day?
The first Tuesday in May of each year.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026House
    Died in Committee
  2. Jan 22, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  3. Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Elections

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Legislature of the State of Kansas
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Sources

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www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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